Repost: JA1YVT/JD1 – Ogasawara Islands DXpedition

🎉 Celebrating 60 Years On-Air!
To commemorate their 60th anniversary, the Toshiba Fuchu Amateur Radio Club (JA1YVT) will activate the Ogasawara Islands as JA1YVT/JD1 in a two-part DXpedition.

📅 Operating Schedule:

• Chichijima Island: April 2–7, 2025

• Hahajima Island: April 8–10, 2025

📻 Bands: 3.5 MHz–28 MHz, 50 MHz, 144 MHz
🎙️ Modes: SSB, CW, FT8

📬 QSL Info:

• Commemorative QSL cards will be issued via the bureau

• For DX stations, SASE with reply envelope + 2 green stamps

• SASE Mailing Address:
  Tomio Hoshikawa
  240-10 Hidure Midori-ku
  Sagamihara-city, Kanagawa 252-0185
  Japan

This dual-island operation brings rare JD1 entities on air across multiple bands and modes. If you're chasing islands or need JD1 for DXCC, this is your shot. Let’s hope they consider LoTW uploads too—many DXers are requesting it!

📡 Don’t miss this solid chance from a seasoned JA club!